BPS community celebrates winning the Broad Prize

Several hundred members of the BPS community -- including students, parents, teachers, principals, administrators and partners -- attended a "Winter Wonderland" at the Boston Convention Center to celebrate Boston winning the Broad Prize for Urban Education.

The event, sponsored by the Broad Foundation and hosted by Mayor Menino, the Boston School Committee and Superintendent Contompasis, paid tribute to the top city school district in the country. Guests brought contributions to Toys For Tots and enjoyed ice cream sundaes.

Pictured here, from top to bottom: (Click any photo to enlarge)

(1) Former Superintendent Tom Payzant with Boston Student Advisory Council (BSAC) members and Jenny Sazama from Youth on Board;

(2) Representatives from the Everett Elementary School, former staff member Amy Stern, principal Nicole Mack, and parent Alicia Zipp;

(3) Members of the Kenny Elementary School Marching Band perform holiday favorites.